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Overview of Wildomar

Located about 40 miles from Riverside, the city of Wildomar, CA is a great place to call home. Wildomar is situated relatively far away from most of SoCal's largest cities, but the region is growing quickly. According to City-Data, Wildomar's population increased by 130 percent between 2000 and 2010, and boasts a current population of about 33,000.

Beautiful Wildomar is located between a mountain range and gently rolling hills, giving it a breathtaking natural landscape that is hard to find in most of the Golden State's more populous areas. Those searching for Wildomar apartments for rent will be delighted to discover this hidden Californian gem.

Living in Wildomar, CA

Wildomar is one of California's youngest cities. Incorporated as recently as 2008, Wildomar has seen its community bloom in the past few years. Though the city is young, its history can be traced back over decades. Wildomar was an outpost for the pony express and a stop on the Southern California Railroad, which led it to grow and thrive as an agricultural region.

Today, Wildomar's ranching roots are still apparent in some of the town's more expansive areas. Because Wildomar stretches more than 24 square miles, residents enjoy a variety of neighborhoods and communities, from rural highways to winding subdivisions.

Wildomar is home to people from all walks of life. Families searching for apartments in Wildomar will be delighted to discover that almost 28 percent of residents are younger than 18, according to data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. The prominence of young families helps bring the city's median age down to 34.6 years, which is almost 10 years younger than the California average, according to City-Data.

Wildomar Attractions and Special Events

One of the first buildings in Wildomar proper was the Wildomar Elementary School. This historic grammar school was constructed in 1886 and remains in its original spot today. Though the two-room schoolhouse that once stood here has been torn down, the bell that used to ring from its tower has been preserved. Visitors and residents still admire the historic bell, which is now located at the corner of Palomar and Central. Townspeople have coined the phrase "Meet you at the Bell" as a nod to the town's history and culture.

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